Assistant Manager , Employee Relations

Corporate Overview

ELK-Desa Resources Berhad is a Malaysian public-listed company on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad since 18 December 2012. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Group operates two core business segments: hire purchase financing and insurance services via ELK-Desa Capital Sdn Bhd, and home furniture trading and wholesaling via ELK-Desa Furniture Sdn Bhd. Committed to sustainable growth and operational excellence, ELK-Desa continues to deliver long-term value to its customers, shareholders, and stakeholders.

Corporate Website: https://www.elk-desa.com.my/

Job Scope :

Shaping workplace culture and driving high performance. Act as the custodian of performance management frameworks, champion employee engagement initiatives, and maintain a harmonious workplace environment through proactive employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performance Management & Development

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end annual and mid-year performance appraisal cycles across the organization.

• Design, implement, and monitor Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for underperforming employees, ensuring alignment with Malaysian labour laws to mitigate legal risks.

• Partner with department heads to facilitate Personal Development Plans (PDP) and Performance Coaching Plans (PCP) to foster continuous employee growth and succession readiness.

• Provide support to line managers on how to deliver constructive feedback and manage difficult performance conversations.

2. Employee Engagement

• Lead the end-to-end execution of the annual/pulse Employee Engagement Surveys, from communication rollout to data collection.

• Analyse survey data to identify trends, extract meaningful insights, and compile comprehensive reports for senior leadership.

• Facilitate focus groups and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute post-survey action plans and engagement initiatives.

Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years specializing in performance management, employee relations, or talent management.
• Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of the Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967.
• Essential for handling delicate employee relations issues, grievances, and managing employees undergoing a PIP.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to communicate in Mandarin will be an added advantage to facilitate interactions with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.